Paying for College

Please note: You will not be mailed a paper billing statement. You can review your student account information and print out a billing statement by logging in to Web Advisor

Tuition & Fees

Onondaga Community College is one of the most affordable ways to start a bachelor's degree or a new career -- especially when compared to attending other private and public colleges in upstate New York.

Please Note:

Tuition and Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

The "Cost of Attending" tables are organized by residency status. Each status is defined in the box to the left.

You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of the full cost of attending Onondaga.

2017 - 2018 Cost of Attending

Residency Status:Onondaga County Resident or Non-Resident with Certificate of Residence

Seniors Audit Free

Onondaga Community College welcomes learners, age 60 and older. If space allows, this non-credit option allows you to attend courses at no tuition. Applicable course fees are payable at the time of registration.

Technology Fee for Part Time Students

$12.50 per credit hour for fall/spring

$2.00 per credit hour for winter

$4.25 per credit hour for summer 5 wk course

$8.50 per credit hour for summer 10 week course

Notes:

Full-time and Part-time Students — A full-time student is one enrolled for 12 or more equivalent credit hours. A part-time student is one enrolled for less than 12 equivalent credit hours. A student who enrolls for 12 or more equivalent credit hours any time during the semester will be charged the full-time student rates.

Fee is mandatory for all full and part time students.

You are responsible for purchasing your own textbooks, supplies, and any other necessary tools or materials. The cost of books and supplies depends on your curriculum and the types of courses selected.

Summer and Winter Terms

Meal Plans

Building Profiles

Students may live in a single, double, or triple bedroom in either traditional, suite, or pod style settings. Each of our halls houses students who are assigned to a Living Learning Community (LLC), that fits their academic or personal interests. Each of our buildings is supervised by a student RA staff and a professional Residence Hall Director, who are available to support student success, cultivate an inclusive community, and provide students with opportunities to form lasting friendships.

Building B

Residence Hall, Building B is suite-style housing and offers students an apartment-style setting. Common areas are shared by all suitemates and include a full kitchen, living room, and two bathrooms. The bedrooms within the suite are occupied by one (single), two (double), or three (triple) students. Bedrooms in our suite-style residence hall are furnished with a bed, desk and wardrobe closet for every student. Laundry facilities are available on the first floor and you can use them by putting funds on your LazerCard online or at Student Central. Building B is designated to returning students for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Shapero Hall

Shapero Hall is a traditional style building which offers students the ability to live in a communal setting. All bedrooms are off of a hallway with shared bathrooms and kitchenettes on each floor. The bedrooms in Shapero Hall are occupied by one (single), two (double), or three (triple) students. Bedrooms in Shapero Hall are furnished with a bed, desk, open closet, and two stackable 2 drawer dressers for each student. There are 2 lounges, a seminar room, laundry facilities, and a fitness area in this hall. Students living in Shapero are first-year students and have access to an RA on every floor of the building. Students who live in Shapero also can take advantage of the LazerLine Shuttle which takes students from Shapero to the other residence halls and all around our campus community.

Buildings A and C

Our Buildings A and C are pod-style housing which offers the openness and community feel of a traditional style residence hall while maintaining the intimacy of suite style living. Each pod houses 5-8 students in single, double or triple occupancy bedrooms with two shared bathrooms. Each pod is attached to a common study area. These buildings also offer larger common study areas and lounge spaces that can be used for programming, social gatherings and a place to interact with other residents. Laundry facilities and vending machines are available on the first floor and you can use them by putting funds on your LazerCard online or at Student Central. Building A is designated to new students for the 2018-2019 academic year and Building C will be a mix of our returning and new students in the Athletics, Recreation and Fitness, Zen Zone, Honors, Creative Arts Studio, and Music LLCs.